Boston Police and DEA host National Drug Take Back Day, encouraging locals to safely dispose of excess drugs at designated stations on October 25 from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Hokkaido-Massachusetts Sister State Agreement with a visiting Japanese delegation.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration conserved 1,325 acres in Massachusetts as part of a commitment to preserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030. The Mass Audubon, DFG, and DCR collaborated with a $6 million contribution for the project.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell leads 19 attorneys general in opposition to the DOJ's attempt to subpoena medical records from Boston Children's Hospital related to gender-affirming care.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, the first Black woman elected statewide, is running for re-election in 2026, focusing on economic stability, affordability, and legal challenges against the Trump administration's policies.

Boston Public Schools' food service program received Silver status from the Center for Good Food Purchasing for providing nutritious, locally sourced meals.

The Plymouth Police Department shared a weekly report detailing 672 incidents, including 9 arrests, 79 traffic stops, and responses to 34 alarms and 20 disturbances.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition opposing Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago without state consent, claiming it threatens state sovereignty and constitutional rights.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu highlights the success of the inaugural Boston Climate Youth Corps, which offers green-sector career opportunities to local youth, with support from local organizations and a state grant.

Massachusetts awards $13.5 million in Skills Capital Grants to enhance STEM and vocational education across the state, with a ceremony at Framingham State University.

The Worcester Police Department has started a six-month initiative employing steady blue lights on patrol cars to increase visibility and deter crime, with the department emphasizing that drivers must yield only to flashing lights with sirens.

Massachusetts Governor Healey initiates a public campaign to promote flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, countering federal vaccine access limits, and ensuring statewide coverage by insurers.

The Trump Administration has paused $11 billion in USACE projects, potentially delaying the replacement of Cape Cod's Bourne and Sagamore bridges. Massachusetts has committed state funds, but federal funding uncertainty remains.